MHT CET2017Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Identify the compound in which phosphorus exists in the oxidation state of +1.
Options
- APhosphonic acid ( H 3 P O 3 )
- BPhosphinic acid ( H 3 P O 2 )
- CPyrophosphorus acid ( H 4 P 2 O 5 )
- DOrthophosphoric acid ( H 3 P O 4 )
Correct answer
B. Phosphinic acid ( H 3 P O 2 )
Step-by-step solution
3 ( + 1 ) + x + 2 ( − 2 ) = 0 x = + 1